"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16 (NKJV)

"I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." John 10:10 (NKJV)

Since God planned for us to have peace and the abundant life right now, why are most people not having this experience?

Step 2 – OUR PROBLEM: SEPARATION FROM GODGod created us in His own image to have an abundant life. He did not make us as robots to automatically love and obey Him, but gave us a will and a freedom of choice.

We chose to disobey God and go our own willful way. We still make this choice today. This results in separation from God.

The Bible says...

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23, NIV

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23, NIV

Our Attempts to Reach GodThrough the ages, individuals have tried in many ways to bridge this gap between themselves and God... without success.

The Bible says...

"There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death." Proverbs 14:12 (NIV)

"But your iniquities have separated you from your God; and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear." Isaiah 59:2 (NKJV)

There is only one remedy for this problem of separation.

Step 3 – GOD'S REMEDY: THE CROSSJesus Christ is the only answer to this problem. He died on the cross and rose from the grave, paying the penalty for our sin and bridging the gap between God and people.

The Bible says...

"For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." 1 Timothy 2:5, NIV

"For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God." 1 Peter 3:18, NKJV

"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8, NIV

"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me." Revelation 3:20, NKJV

"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name." John 1:12, NKJV

"If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9, NKJV

Where are you? Is there any good reason why you cannot receive Jesus Christ right now?

How to receive Christ:

Admit your need. (I am a sinner)

Be willing to turn from your sins. (Repent)

Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the cross and rose from the grave.

Through prayer, invite Jesus Christ to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit. (Receive Him as Lord and Savior)

What to Pray:

Dear Lord Jesus,I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior.In Your Name, Amen.

GOD'S ASSURANCE: HIS WORDIf you prayed this prayer, the Bible says..."For ‘whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'" Romans 10:13, NKJV

Did you sincerely ask Jesus Christ to come into your life? Where is He right now? What has He given you?

The Bible says...

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8,9 , NIV

"He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. These things I have written to you who belive in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God." 1 John 5:12-13, NKJV

Receiving Christ, we are born into God's family through the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit who indwells every believer. This is called regeneration, or the "new birth."

NEW LIFE IN CHRISTThis is just the beginning of a wonderful new life in Christ. To deepen this relationship you should:

Read your Bible everyday to know Christ better.

Talk to God in prayer every day.

Tell others about Christ.

Worship, fellowship, and serve with other Christians in a church where Christ is preached.

As Christ's representative in a needy world, demonstrate your new life by your love and concern for others.

If you have just made a commitment to Christ,please let us know. We'd like to send you Bible study materials to help you grow in your faith.